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Ebbets Field Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the home park for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

A multiple-choice quiz by AdmiralShark. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,660

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
402

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the Dodgers play in the first regular season home game at Ebbets Field? Hint

New York Giants

Philadelphia Phillies

Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Question 2 of 10

2. If a player hit the Abe Stark sign in right field, what did he win? Hint

suit

car

dinner

watch

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the umpire that was attacked on the field at Ebbets Field in 1940? Hint

George Magerkurth

George Barr

Bill Stewart

Bill Klem

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the only Dodgers' player to hit four home runs in a single game at Ebbets Field? Hint

Roy Campanella

Duke Snider

Gil Hodges

Jackie Robinson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where in Ebbets Field did Hilda Chester sit with her infamous cowbell? Hint

left center field bleachers

Behind visitor's bench

behind home plate

right field line

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Question 6 of 10

6. What special event took place at Ebbets Field during the game between the Dodgers and Cardinals on August 2, 1938. Hint

game postponed by fog

perfect game thrown

first Ebbets Field night game

yellow baseballs used

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Question 7 of 10

7. Casey Stengel was famous in Ebbets Field lore for the time he doffed his cap before his at-bat, and a bird flew out from under the cap. What team was Stengel playing for at the time? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

New York Giants

Brooklyn Dodgers

New York Yankees

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many All-Star Games were played at Ebbets Field? Hint

one

two

zero

three

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what city did the Dodgers play 15 home games in 1956 and 1957? Hint

Newark

Hartford

Buffalo

Jersey City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Dodgers play in their last home game at Ebbets Field? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

New York Giants

Milwaukee Braves

Cincinnati Reds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Dodgers play in the first regular season home game at Ebbets Field?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

The Dodgers were known as the Trolley Dodgers in 1913, when they lost their first game in Ebbets Field, 1-0 to the Phillies on April 9th.

2. If a player hit the Abe Stark sign in right field, what did he win?

Answer: suit

The sign was located at the bottom of the scoreboard located in right field.

3. Who was the umpire that was attacked on the field at Ebbets Field in 1940?

Answer: George Magerkurth

Magerkurth was attacked by a man who was identified as a parole violator. The attack took place on September 16, 1940, after the Dodgers had lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-3.

4. Who was the only Dodgers' player to hit four home runs in a single game at Ebbets Field?

Answer: Gil Hodges

Hodges hit the four home runs during the Dodgers' 19-3 win over the Boston Braves on August 31, 1950.

5. Where in Ebbets Field did Hilda Chester sit with her infamous cowbell?

Answer: left center field bleachers

Chester was one of the more famous members of the bleacher bums that sat in the outfield year in and out.

6. What special event took place at Ebbets Field during the game between the Dodgers and Cardinals on August 2, 1938.

Answer: yellow baseballs used

Yellow baseballs were used only in the first game of a double-header between the two teams. The Dodgers won the game 6-2.

7. Casey Stengel was famous in Ebbets Field lore for the time he doffed his cap before his at-bat, and a bird flew out from under the cap. What team was Stengel playing for at the time?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The game took place in 1918. It was the first game that Stengel, a Brooklyn fan favorite, played back in Brooklyn after being traded to the Pirates by the Dodgers.

8. How many All-Star Games were played at Ebbets Field?

Answer: one

The only All-Star Game took place at Ebbets Field on July 12, 1949. The American League won the game 11-7.

9. In what city did the Dodgers play 15 home games in 1956 and 1957?

Answer: Jersey City

The games were played at Roosevelt Field in Jersey City, New Jersey.

10. Who did the Dodgers play in their last home game at Ebbets Field?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Dodgers won the game 2-0 in front of 6702 fans on August 24, 1957.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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